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Jailhouse Lawyerâs Manual, 12th Edition
JLM is a practical legal resource written to provide incarcerated people with information about their rights while in prison.
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Why Many Deaf Prisoners Canât Call Home
Calling home from prison is cumbersome and expensive. For deaf people behind bars, itâs even tougher, sometimes impossible.
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In the Fight to Close Rikers, Donât Forget Deaf and Disabled People
To end mass incarceration, we must first begin to be honest about the real and deadly consequences of racism, classism and ableism. Closing Rikers is a step in the right direction, but in addition, the stories of deaf and disabled people must be amplified, and New York must take steps now to save them.
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The Complete Felix Garcia Interview
Videos from an 8-part interview with Felix, a wrongfully convicted (innocent) deafdisabled Latino man who has been incarcerated for more than 40 years. Learn more through the hashtag #FreeFelixGarcia
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âPrison Within a Prisonâ: New Mandate Offers Lifeline for Deaf People in Custody
A new rule from the Federal Communications Commission requiring full access for incarcerated people with communication disabilities will go into effect in January 2024. This rule is a product of 10+ years of advocacy from HEARD alongside deaf/disabled incarcerated people and community members.
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The Isolation of Being Deaf in Prison
Jeremy âJayâ Woody is a deafdisabled man who was formerly incarcerated in Georgia Department of Corrections. In this Marshall Project article, Jay shares his story about the isolation, discrimination, and deprivation he experienced while incarcerated.
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A Working Definition of Ableism
A working definition of the term âAbleismâ by HEARDâs founder, Talila Lewis in community with other disabled Black/negatively racialized folk. This version of the definition was last updated in January 2022.